My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 243: Seeking a Future for Ding Qiunan

The three had barely sat down and exchanged a few words when a figure walked over and sat down next to Ding Qiunan. Zhang Lei looked up and saw that it was Liang Ladi.

Ding Qiunan stepped aside to greet her, "Liang Ladi, you're here." Liang Ladi looked at Ding Qiunan, then at Zhang Lei, and exclaimed in surprise, "Hey, you really know Ding Qiunan?"

Zhang Lei said helplessly, "What are you talking about? Do you think I would lie? What kind of person do you take me for?" Ding Qiunan looked at the two of them curiously, "Zhang Lei, do you know Liang Ladi?" Before Zhang Lei could speak, Liang Ladi interjected, "First time meeting her. This morning, she bumped into me and knocked me down."

Zhang Lei quickly explained the incident of the two of them colliding with their bicycles that morning, and Ding Qiunan and Ye Shuqi couldn't help but laugh after listening.

Zhang Lei cleared his throat to break the awkward silence, then turned to Ding Qiunan: "Qiunan, your machine repair shop is such a small place. With your excellent medical skills, wouldn't it be a waste of your talent to stay there? Haven't you ever thought about aiming for something higher?"

Ding Qiunan's face immediately darkened, and she sighed softly, "How could I not want to? But you know my family situation. I want to come to Beijing, but I don't know anyone here, and I can't find any connections."

Ye Shuqi immediately chimed in, "Qiu Nan, don't worry. Our boss is very capable. Let him help you find a way. You can stay in Beijing and maybe even get further training at a big hospital."

Ding Qiunan's eyes lit up instantly, and she looked at Zhang Lei expectantly. Zhang Lei looked at Ye Shuqi and said helplessly, "Don't worry, don't worry, I can ask around for Qiunan."

Ding Qiunan asked excitedly, "Really?" Zhang Lei nodded, "Don't rush, let me ask you first, are you truly willing to develop your career in Beijing?"

"Of course," Ding Qiunan answered without hesitation. Zhang Lei then asked, "Do you want to discuss this with your parents?" Ding Qiunan shook her head: "No need to ask, I know my own situation." Zhang Lei responded, "Alright then, since you want to, I'll ask around for you, but I can't guarantee I'll be 100% certain."

"Thank you so much, Zhang Lei. I'm already very grateful that you're willing to ask for me. Whether it works out or not is up to fate." Ding Qiunan said with gratitude.

Ye Shuqi smiled and said, "Qiu Nan, don't worry. With my boss involved, it'll definitely work. But you'll have to make a sacrifice."

Upon hearing this, Ding Qiunan's face instantly turned red with embarrassment. In fact, Ye Shuqi had already told her privately that as long as she was willing to follow Zhang Lei, Zhang Lei would help her stay in Beijing.

Zhang Lei coughed awkwardly, "Shuqi, stop fooling around." He then turned to Ding Qiunan and said, "Don't mind her, she's just joking with you. You can never force matters of the heart."

As Ding Qiunan listened to Zhang Lei's words, her feelings for him grew even stronger. She had thought that Zhang Lei would make demands under the guise of helping her, but she hadn't expected him to be so insightful.

Listening to their conversation, Liang Ladi was already in turmoil. She was raising four children alone, and life was extremely difficult. If she could use Zhang Lei's connections to have better opportunities in Beijing, not only would she be able to relax, but her children's future studies and development would also be better.

At this moment, Liang Ladi's gaze towards Zhang Lei held a different kind of fervor, while Zhang Lei, focused on discussing helping Ding Qiunan find connections, remained completely unaware. Liang Ladi composed herself and initiated the conversation, her tone brimming with eagerness, clearly envious of Ding Qiunan's situation and also harboring some interest.

After having lunch in the cafeteria, the group parted ways. With nothing else to do, Zhang Lei took some things from his personal storage space, carefully wrapped them in cloth, and went straight to Li Huaide's office.

He raised his hand and knocked on the door. Li Huaide looked up and saw who it was, and immediately beamed with joy: "Zhang Lei, what brings you here?" Zhang Lei looked at him and replied with a smile: "Director Li, I have some things I'd like to discuss with you."

Hearing that Zhang Lei had something to discuss, Li Huaide raised his hand and gestured, "Come, sit down, tell me what's on your mind." Seeing his polite attitude, Zhang Lei said, "Director Li, there's been a problem with my supply channels. I'm afraid I won't be able to deliver the supplies on time every month from now on."

Upon hearing that the supplies couldn't be delivered, Li Huaide frowned immediately, his tone urgent: "Zhang Lei, don't joke with me, we already agreed on this." Looking at his anxious expression, Zhang Lei said casually, "Director Li, things can change, and this isn't something I can decide alone. You know how scarce supplies are right now, I really can't do anything about it."

Zhang Lei thought to himself, no one could have predicted the system would suddenly upgrade. Just as Li Huaide's face darkened, he calmly placed the cloth bundle containing the items on the table. Li Huaide glanced at the bundle, his brows furrowing slightly. Being experienced and knowledgeable, he immediately had an idea and deliberately dropped his pen on the ground.

As he bent down to pick up the pen, he quickly grabbed the cloth bag, stuffed it into the drawer, and then casually picked up the pen. Zhang Lei pretended to look away, remaining silent throughout. Taking advantage of Zhang Lei's inattention, Li Huaide quietly opened the cloth bag and saw the four small yellow croakers inside. His previous gloomy mood instantly dissipated.

He pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "Zhang Lei, you're right. I can't rely on you alone for this. After all, things are unpredictable, and supplies are hard to find right now. I understand." Zhang Lei smiled and replied, "Thank you, Director Li. You're so generous. If you ask me, you'll be promoted to director sooner or later."

Hearing Zhang Lei's flattery, Li Huaide waved his hand, feigning modesty: "That's too much, too much. My abilities are still lacking, and the organization is definitely still testing me." Zhang Lei smiled at his expression and changed the subject: "Director Li, I have something else I'd like to ask for your help with. I wonder if it's convenient for you?"

Li Huaide was about to agree when he remembered the gold bars Zhang Lei had just given him, and patiently said, "Zhang Lei, as long as it's not too outrageous, I can agree to anything you ask." Zhang Lei smiled and said, "Director Li, it's nothing serious. Among the people in our group who came to the main factory for further training, there's a female comrade named Ding Qiunan who is exceptionally skilled in medicine. I was thinking that you have a wide network of connections, could you help arrange for her to work at a hospital in Beijing?"

Li Huaide frowned upon hearing this and pressed, "Who is Ding Qiunan to you?" Zhang Lei thought for a moment and replied, "A friend." Li Huaide looked at him, his face full of doubt: "If she's just an ordinary friend, you wouldn't have gone to so much trouble to come to me, would you?" Zhang Lei smiled and smoothed things over: "Director Li, I just thought you had a wide network of connections and that this little thing wouldn't be difficult for you."

Li Huaide pondered for a moment and said, "This isn't a big deal, I can handle it. But..." Before he could finish speaking, Zhang Lei interrupted, "Director Li, let's not beat around the bush. I still have quite a bit of what I just gave you, just name your price."